Message from Dean Dobbs

Summer is here and exciting things are happening in the SOPH. There are a few new faces around the SOPH, and we are celebrating the accomplishments of our students and faculty, especially the graduates of the SOPH Class of 2023!

In Memoriam: Dr. John D. Bower

Monday, May 8, 2023

The Medical Center extends its sympathy to the family of a former faculty member in appreciation for the loved one’s contributions to the academic health sciences center.

New Hires, appointments and promotions

The SOPH is excited to announce the additions to the team, as well as new appointments and promotions within the school and departments.

Awards, achievements and publications

See the 2023 L.C. Dorsey Award Inductees, GTEC Awards, Pillars Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award and more.

Fellowships, grants and funding opportunities

Read about the most recent grants awarded to faculty at the School of Population Health.

Events and announcements

See the SOPH Research Day photos and the upcoming SOPH Grand Rounds schedule.

Student affairs and alumni news

See the photos from the Honors and Awards Ceremony, and important dates for the summer.

#UMMCGrad2023: Late bloomer finds his way following three loves

Monday, May 22, 2023

After realizing he was too squeamish to be a physician, Brian Christman found his calling in statistics and data science, which allow him to “play in everyone’s backyard.”

UMMC celebrates 900-plus May 2023 graduates across six health sciences schools

Friday, May 26, 2023

The Class of 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is beginning the next leg of the health care journey, translating hard work, sacrifice and determination into health sciences careers.